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The phrase "afraid of kindness" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe someone who feels uncomfortable or fearful about receiving or expressing kindness, often due to past experiences or emotional barriers.
Example: "After years of being hurt, she found herself afraid of kindness, unsure how to accept the warmth being offered to her."
Alternatives: "fearful of compassion" or "intimidated by generosity".
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They're afraid of kindness and gentleness and beauty.
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What is perpetual kindness but the practice of kindness?
Perform spontaneous acts of kindness.
There were also moments of kindness.
"Random act of kindness," she explained.
Err on the side of kindness.
A man of kindness and great humor.
It predicts "random acts of kindness".
Yet they perform acts of kindness, too.
I think of kindness and selflessness.
Already the limits of kindness are revealed.
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